Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,866, 297,895.08 and 126,442
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 215,866, 297,895.08 and 126,442 is: 174,489.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,866 : 297,895.08 = 126,442 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,866/297,895.08 = 126,442/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,866x = 297,895.08 × 126,442 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,866x = 37,666,449,705.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,666,449,705.36/215,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 174,489.96
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